For about US$150 a night you can get a great room in Osaka. Here are our favourite mid-range and business hotels in Osaka.
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The mid-range is the sweet spot for accommodation in Osaka. If you’re willing to spend around US$150 a night, there are many comfortable, well-located hotels in Osaka.
Here’s our very subjective list of the best mid-range and business hotels in Osaka. We’ve combed through hundreds of hotels in the city and selected our favourites. Be sure to check our Where to Stay in Osaka page before deciding on an area!
- City Plaza Osaka (Central Osaka)
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With friendly staff, a rooftop spa, and open-air hot spring baths free for guest use, City Plaza Osaka in Honmachi is a great little hotel in central Osaka. - Hotel MyStays Sakaisuji Honmachi (Central Osaka)
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For business travellers seeking a decent hotel in Osaka, you can’t really go wrong with Hotel MyStays Sakaisuji Honmachi. Rooms here are modern and functional, - Hotel Brighton City Osaka Kitahama (Central Osaka)
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Near Kitahama subway station and within walking distance of Osaka Castle, this hotel doesn’t have the most convenient location, but it makes up for it with larger-than-average rooms, excellent service and competitive rates. - Imperial Hotel Osaka (Kita)
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Located along the Okawa River, Imperial Hotel Osaka is a classy hotel with spacious rooms, great views, and top-notch restaurants. If you’re visiting during cherry blossom season, you’ll be treated to the sight of the Okawa River banks all abloom with gorgeous sakura trees, too! - ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka (Kita)
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In the heart of the Kita-Shinchi entertainment district, this hotel is at the upper end of the mid-range price bracket and it can feel like a proper luxury hotel. - Hilton Osaka (Kita)
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Just two minutes away from JR Osaka Station on foot, the Hilton Osaka is a large Western-style hotel with all the facilities you expect from this international chain. Think fabulous city views from spacious rooms. - Hotel MyStays Premier Dojima (Kita)
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Located 10 minutes on foot from JR Osaka Station, Hotel MyStays Premier Dojima offers well-outfitted rooms that are larger than average for Japan. Being surrounded by a plethora of interesting restaurants is pretty great!
Best Mid-Range & Business Hotels in Osaka
- Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier (Kita)
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Located a 5-minute walk from Higobashi Subway Station, Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier has comfortable rooms at decent prices. We like the onsen hot spring bath on the 16th floor, and the complimentary shuttle service to and from JR Osaka Station makes getting to the shopping area a breeze! - RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka (Kita)
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With its comfortable and relatively spacious rooms, tasty breakfast, and free hotel shuttle service, among others, RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka near Nakanoshima Station gives you bang for your buck in the mid-range budget category. - The Westin Osaka (Kita)
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The Westin Osaka is a large international-class hotel with all the facilities you expect and spacious, comfortable rooms and reasonable rates for this class. - KOKO HOTEL Osaka Namba (formerly Hotel WBF Art Stay Osaka Namba) (Minami)
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KOKO HOTEL Osaka Namba (formerly Hotel WBF Art Stay Osaka Namba) isn’t your run-of-the-mill, conventionally designed hotel. This hotel in Minami features cozy, compact rooms covered with adorable children's drawings – perfect for people who love a splash of fun and colour in their rooms! - Cross Hotel Osaka (Minami)
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For a reasonably-priced, stylish, modern hotel with clean and comfortable rooms, Cross Hotel Osaka is just the ticket. It’s great for visitors who want to be near all the action happening in Dotonbori. - Dotonbori Hotel (Minami)
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This comfortable little hotel with a superb location right in the heart of Dotombori is a great choice for someone who wants to explore Osaka’s nightlife. - Hotel 88 Shinsaibashi (Minami)
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Located down a quiet side street in Minami, the unassuming Hotel 88 Shinsaibashi is near enough all the action and bright lights of Dotonbori, but low-key enough to make your stay pleasant and relaxing. - Hotel Ilcuore Namba (Minami)
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Located just 2 minutes on foot away from Namba Subway Station, Hotel Ilcuore Namba is a central and comfortable place to stay. We like the free coffee in the hotel lobby – great for recharging in between shopping! - Hotel the Grandee (Minami)
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A charming mid-range boutique hotel located near Shinsaibashi, Hotel the Grandee offers spacious, tastefully decorated rooms in the heart of the city. A free drink every evening at the hotel lounge doesn’t hurt, either! - Namba Oriental Hotel (Minami)
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Right in the heart of Namba, this well-located hotel is good value for money and the management tries very hard to please. There are endless dining and shopping spots nearby. - Hotel Nikko Osaka (Minami)
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Enjoying a brilliant location, overlooking the north end of Shinsaibashi (and directly over a subway stop), the Nikko is a fantastic hotel. Considering the style and service, the rooms here are very good value. - The Bridge Hotel Shinsaibashi (Minami)
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Besides the comfortable rooms and great location, the Bridge Hotel Shinsaibashi stands out for its fun value-added guest services like free ramen and fun cultural workshops. A great choice for first-time visitors to Osaka who want to mingle with other hotel guests and make friends. - Quintessa Hotel Osaka Bay (Osaka Bay Area)
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Quintessa Hotel Osaka Bay is a clean and comfortable hotel, with good rooms for this budget category and convenient access to attractions like the Osaka Aquarium. They also provide free shuttle services to places like JR Osaka Station and Universal Studios Japan! - Remm Shin-Osaka (Shin-Osaka)
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Right at Shin-Osaka Station, this business hotel is definitely a step up from others in its class. It’s very comfortable, well-run and efficient. It’s the perfect choice if you need to stay near the bullet trains. - Hotel Bali Tower Osaka Tennoji (Tennoji Area)
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This unusual and zany Bali-themed hotel, only a short walk north of JR Tennoji Station, is on the low end of the mid-range category. The rooms are clean, stylish and well kept. The range of services and freebies for guests really sets Hotel Bali Tower Osaka Tennoji apart from the rest! - Miyako City Osaka Tennoji (Tennoji Area)
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Directly connected to JR Tennoji Station, Tennoji Miyako Hotel offers decent, comfortable, and larger-than-average rooms at reasonable rates. It’s a convenient choice for visitors to Osaka. - Open the Osaka map
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